In the Ljubljansko barje, we have purchased nearly 16 ha of land for amphibian conservation. We have dug 50 new ponds, with most of the land being used to improve the condition of wet meadows. We recently held a gathering to thank the custodians for...
The Directorate of Infrastructure of the Republic of Slovenia (DRSI) has announced the provision of complementary road signs for Frog patrols on all sections of national roads....
On Monday, December 11, 2023, a meeting with landowners from the Radensko polje area was held in Žabja hiša....
In the past week, we began excavating 30 ponds for Bombina variegata in the Natura 2000 project site of Bohor (SI3000274) at Kozjanski Park....
A new educational trail will soon come to life near the natural values of Goriški mah and Goričica on the Ljubljana Marshes!...
After a very successful first season of supportive breeding for Triturus carnifex at the breeding station in Podsreda, we tried to continue with the success this year. From the collected eggs, 141 larvae hatched and were released into newly excavated ponds in Jovsi in August...
Radensko polje is a karst field that fills with water during heavy rainfall. Water slowly drains away for several days afterwards. For excavation of ponds we needed heavier machinery. We had to choose the time when the field was frozen or dry. The result of...
The Moor Frog (Rana arvalis) is a highly charismatic amphibian species. They become particularly fascinating during their breeding season when the males change the color of their body into vivid blue, and the breeding takes place in groups for just a few days. The sight...
One week ago, we provided an update on the highly successful First National Frog Patrol Summit. During this event, we had the privilege of meeting our dedicated volunteers in person. In an effort to gain deeper insights into their behavior and motivations, we distributed a...
In October 2023, the Slovenian Infrastructure Agency (DRSI) and the contractor Trgograd d.o.o. started with the construction of the first underpasses for amphibians in the Podkraj project road section....